EDI Analyst

Job Title: EDI Analyst

Location: Evanston, IL (Hybrid)

Department: IT

Reports To: Global IT Integration Lead

Position Type: Full-Time

Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, it has annualized sales of over €3.4 billion and a global team of 2,850 employees. Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 12 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe.

The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.

Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua consumer brands including our flagship brand Kerrygold, the natural dairy brand loved globally leveraging our Irish world class sustainable farming practices. The brand portfolio also includes Pilgrims Choice, the no.2 brand in the UK and our powder brands Kerrygold Avantage, Forto, and BEO. Markets are served by production facilities and in-market sales and marketing teams in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the UK, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, and the US.

Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world. Ornua Ingredients is also responsible for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies. The business is supported by production facilities in Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK, the US and by in-market teams in Africa and the Middle East.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented EDI Analyst to join our team.  In this role, you will be instrumental in managing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, ensuring seamless data flow between our organization and trading partners.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize EDI integrations, troubleshoot issues, and enhance overall operational efficiency.  Primary focus is support of the Ornua Foods North America team but will support Global initiatives, as required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support EDI interfaces with ERP (M3) and External Trading Partners
• Ensure adequate prioritization of new EDI trading partner requests including initial discussions, requirements definition, design, development, certification, and support
• Perform production support by monitoring day-to-day EDI operations and troubleshooting issues
• Identify and resolve EDI issues at root cause level
• Develop EDI maps and business processes and resolve implementation issues
• Perform EDI project work, collaborating directly with our trading partners’ business and technical contacts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field.
• A minimum of 3 years experience as an EDI analyst.
• Extensive hands-on experience in reading, interpreting, creating, and modifying ANSI X12 EDI documents (e.g., 850/875, 810/880, 855, 856, 997, 824, 864, etc.), with a strong ability to translate technical EDI specifications from trading partners into functional, actionable implementations.

• Proficiency in managing EDI within ERP systems (e.g., Infor M3, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), with the ability to map and troubleshoot EDI integrations across order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes.
• Proficient in programming languages (Java, C++, SQL) and experienced with structured data formats (XML, CSV).

• Strong familiarity with third-party EDI providers, VANs, and direct AS2 connections, including hands-on experience managing trading partners, envelope configuration, and partner certificate exchanges within B2B integration platforms (e.g., IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Boomi, MuleSoft Anypoint, SEEBURGER BIS).

Ornua competencies

• Rigor:  To ensure excellence in own work applies effective professional skill, analysis and

decision making, and planning and reviewing.

• Ownership:  Takes responsibility for and pride in delivering quality and results; is tenacious.
• Customer Focus:  Gives high priority to customer needs and delivers to their standards.
• Communicative: Communicates openly and clearly with colleagues and trading partners.

Total Rewards at Ornua Foods North America will include a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. The salary range for this role is $67,000 to $84,000, the offer that is made will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.  The following are a list of other benefits you can avail of: low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover; 401k; Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Flexible working; Fitness Reimbursement; Charity Donation; Complimentary Kerrygold products; Free car parking and secure bicycle storage; Free healthy snacks and drinks in the office; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards.

Ornua Foods North America Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICANTS Wednesday 10th September